It is time to make another visit to the Renwick Gallery. Now through September the gallery is hosting an exhibit featuring the art and artists that participated in Burning Man.

What is Burning Man? It is an annual festival held in the Nevada desert each Labor Day that celebrates creativity, playfulness, inclusive community and radical self expression. The week long festival provides artists with an opportunity to exhibit their whimsical sculptures. A handful of artists were invited to create smaller versions of their art which are now displayed at The Renwick.

The exhibit is very kid friendly with several hands-on opportunities. You can contribute to the conversation and answer the question, Before I Die…, make giant mushrooms move or take a virtual trip to Burning Man.

Photos are encouraged and there are lots of postable shots. Be sure to pick up a map on your way out and look for the six sculptures scattered on the streets near the gallery.

People normally think D.C. is all “museums, monuments, more museums, and more monuments.” Stop. That. Thought. As a local I know there is more than that to D.C. Well, I have some high flying adventure for you.

One option is Trapeze School New York. Though that it is confusing, yes, it is in D.C. They offer a varity of classes such as flying trapeze, silks, static trapeze, trampolining, Lyra, Spanish web, acrobatics, and juggling. Click here for up coming classes. They also offer outdoor flying trapeze. I’ve personally done flying trapeze. It is such a thrilling experience. There is no specific age you have to be but, since it is about two hours they suggested ages six and up is recommend because they have a longer attention span. Some of the highlights are attempting to do a flip off of the trapeze bar, or just the feeling of flying.

A second option is Sandy Springs Adventure Park and Ropes Course. The name pretty much explains itself, it is a ropes course. There are 13 different trails and 190 challenges. You do have to be five and up to climb. They have special events such as Glow in the Dark Date Night. You can bring you boyfriend, girlfriend, BFF, or people you love (like your family). They also have night climbing! Since it is about 40 minutes outside of D.C., in Sandy Springs, you might need a rental car or just a friend who lives in the city.

We all know you can learn a lot at museums and monuments, but I hope you find a new love or interest in high flying adventure when you come to D.C.

The weather is getting nicer and if your family is looking for something to do that is educational and outside then we have the perfect place for you – Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens.

So here’s the background: Hillwood was owned by Marjorie Merriweather Post, who once was the richest woman in America and owned Post Cereal Company. Hillwood was one of three houses she owned. (You may have heard of one of the others, Mar-A-Lago, now owned by President Trump.)

My mom and I went to Hillwood a few years ago and we liked it. When we heard there was a new exhibit we were excited to visit again. The exhibit is called the Four Seasons and it is four giants made out of things found during each of the four seasons. While you are exploring outside don’t miss the Japanese Gardens and don’t fall in the water. We thought this would be a great place to read a book. Across from the Japanese Gardens is a family dog graveyard that is so sweet.

This trip we did a quick browse through the house and had fun looking at some of our favorite rooms. Don’t miss the breakfast room and her closet and the sign on her bedroom door. The house is almost like an American palace.

The Four Seasons exhibit ends on March 31st so get this on your weekend agenda.

Where: 4155 Linnean Avenue, NW Washington, DC

Hours: Open Tuesday – Sunday from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Cost: There is a suggested donation of $18 for adults and $5 for children

The First Lady’s office announced today that the White House will reopen for tours on Tuesday, March 7th. Click here for the complete press release with information about tour times.

As has been the practice in the past, requests for tickets to tour the White House should be submitted through your Member of Congress or Senator. Don’t know who that is? Click here and enter your zip code to find your Member of Congress and click here to find your Senator.

Keep in mind requests may be made up to three months in advance and should be made no less than 21 days in advance.